Nonprofit · EIN 47-4074093
ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80962
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,210,592 | $14,493,380 | $1,717,212 | $11,255,532 | $8,437,732 | $2,817,800 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $14,423,932 | $13,974,418 | $449,514 | $7,445,166 | $6,344,578 | $1,100,588 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,914,768 | $12,609,692 | $305,076 | $9,202,496 | $8,551,422 | $651,074 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $15,842,238
- of which government grants
- $1,024,916
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $368,354
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,426,198
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,465
- Other salaries and wages
- $476,729
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $734,931
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $45,400
- Travel
- $76,769
- Program services (functional)
- $14,493,380
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,445,166
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,255,532
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,437,732
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,817,800
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $213,749
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,604,051
- Gross receipts
- $16,409,079
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN BUELKE | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $185,711 | $33,256 |
| JAMES ELLIOTT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,332 | $0 | $30,391 |
| DR TODD MARAH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISA CARLSON | VICE CHAIR/CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIA GAINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN KYSER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN MILLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NATE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO SOLANO PORTELA NETO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH KIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA HARRELSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MILTON GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Buelke | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $159,489 | $29,662 |
| James Elliott | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,649 | $0 | $28,586 |
| Dr Todd Marah | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Carlson | Vice-Chair/Chair Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Kyser | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tia Gains | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Martinez | Board Member (Part Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nate Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Francisco Solano Portela Neto | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Ferguson | Board Member (Part Year) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Kim | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Harrelson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton Gonzalez | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Buelke | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $152,045 | $22,351 |
| James Elliott | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $0 | $84,379 | $20,273 |
| Steve Dill | Board Member (ended 6/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $63,168 | $8,549 |
| Dr D Merle Skinner | Board Chair (ended 6/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Miller | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Martinez | Board Member (began 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Carlson | Board Member (began 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Ferguson | Board Member (began 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Kyser | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Gill | Board Member (ended 6/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Harrelson | Board Member (began 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Bacon | Board Member (ended 6/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton Gonzalez | Board Member (began 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nate Johnson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Solano Portela | Board Member (began 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tia Gaines | Board Member (began 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Todd Marah | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 62249, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80962-2249
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 731 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs CO 80920
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMES ELLIOTT, PO BOX 62249, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80962
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Jan Stump, 731 Chapel Hills Dr, Colorado Springs CO 80920
- Signed the 990
- KEVIN BUELKE, CFO
- Phone
- (719) 528-6906
- Website
- WWW.CHILDRENSTUITIONFUND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CRI CAPIN CROUSE ADVISORS LLC
Mission
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL CHOICE AND INNOVATION THROUGH SCHOOL VOUCHERS, SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, AND OTHER CHOICE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE PARENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS FOR QUALIFIED EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES INCURRED IN ATTENDING ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS. IT SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL CHOICE AND INNOVATION THROUGH SCHOOL VOUCHERS, SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS AND OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, AND OTHER CHOICE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE PARENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE A CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTS FUNDS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO PURSUE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $14,493,380 · grants $13,426,198
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (religious organization). Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4074093
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Not required (religious organization)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,255,532
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,409,079
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $16,210,592 | $14,493,380 | $11,255,532 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $14,423,932 | $13,974,418 | $7,445,166 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $12,914,768 | $12,609,692 | $9,202,496 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,771,787 | $9,859,724 | $5,927,618 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Jan Stump | September 30, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-4074093).
Questions about ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC
- What is the EIN of ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC is 47-4074093.
- Is ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC file?
- Form Not required (religious organization).
- When is the next return of ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JAMES ELLIOTT.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ACSI CHILDREN EDUCATION FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,210,592, expenses of $14,493,380 and total assets of $11,255,532 at year end.
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